Slave Life at Belle Meade Plantation

Slave Life at Belle Meade Plantation

Slave Life at Belle Meade Plantation

About

Tour the mansion and grounds while discovering the different jobs, living conditions, food, clothing, and culture of those held in slavery at Belle Meade Plantation. Using information cards, students read the name and occupation of an enslaved worker, thus bringing life to the workers on the farm. Students participate in the Journey to Freedom game while following a chosen path of the Underground Railroad.

This program complements the classroom reading of “Follow the Drinking Gourd” or “Sound the Jubilee”.

Rates

Student – $10 (Grade level 3rd and up)

Parent/Chaperone – $15

Teacher -FREE

Duration

2.5 hours

Wheelchair Access

The grounds are wheelchair accessible.

The first floor of the mansion tour is also wheelchair accessible with ramp access into the house.